TMQ: Postseason college hockey dominates the conversation
While college hockey’s postseason and the first full week of playoff action delivered plenty of drama, we were lacking any major upsets.
Men’s D-I: Canisius
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Providence closes regular season in style
Logan Sawyer scored the game-winning goal early in the third period and Jack Parsons made 37 saves as No. 5 Providence concluded the Hockey East regular season with a 3-1 win over No. 14 Connecticut on Saturday night at Schneider Arena. Logan showing off some sweet patience for goal No. 13 of the season to … Read more
TMQ: Picking through the madness of college hockey’s postseason
DAN: Well, Ed, the temperature in Massachusetts nearly hit 50 degrees this past week. To be honest, it felt a little bit like spring was coming, and I laughed to someone that the last 45 degree day was considered “cold” because we were coming down from the 60 degree temperatures from late September and early … Read more
MONDAY 10: March hockey is here
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature 1) Penrose Cup No. 7 for North Dakota With its 5-3 win at No. 4 Western Michigan on Friday, No. 3 North Dakota earned its seventh Penrose Cup as regular-season champions of the NCHC, the most in … Read more
Monday 10: Arizona State, St. Cloud get tourney wins
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Host Arizona State three-peats at Desert Hockey Classic Arizona State defeated Air Force, 5-2, to claim its third consecutive Desert Hockey Classic title on Saturday. Rookie Carmelo Crandell scored twice in the third period for the … Read more
House Settlement means opportunities, challenges for four Atlantic Hockey America teams
While change in college sports is constant, the amount of new rules and the challenges and opportunities that come with them is moving at a breakneck pace. While the transfer portal and CHL eligibility have made for interesting times, the House Settlement will also have a profound effect on how colleges recruit and … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New playoff format, new coaches, same talent drain big talking points on eve of new season
We remain in a period of intense change in college hockey, and Atlantic Hockey America is no exception. Besides the changing landscape of college athletics in general and college hockey in particular, the AHA also has some new faces and a new(ish) playoff format. Last things first With the departure of American International, Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Sacred Heart pegged to win 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America men’s title; Holy Cross’ Stockfish chosen preseason player of the year
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2025-26 preseason coaches poll and preseason all-conference team. 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Sacred Heart (7) 2. Holy Cross (2) 3. Bentley (1) 4. Niagara 5. Army West Point 6. Air Force 7. Canisius 8. RIT 9. Robert Morris 10. Mercyhurst 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2024-25 award winners include Holy Cross’ McLinskey as player of the year, Army West Point’s Gadowsky best defenseman, Niagara’s Hoskin top rookie
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its individual award winners for the 2024-25 season. PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD FORWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD AHA SCORING CHAMPION Liam McLinskey, Sr., F, Holy Cross Holy Cross senior Liam McLinskey is the dual winner of the Forward of the Year Award and the Player of the Year Award. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America recognizes trio of 2024-25 all-conference teams, all-rookie team
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2024-25 all-AHA teams and AHA all-rookie team. 2024-25 ALL-AHA FIRST TEAM Ethan Leyh, F, Gr., Bentley Liam McLinskey, F, Sr., Holy Cross Matthew Wilde, F, So., RIT Mac Gadowsky, D, So., Army West Point Nick Bochen, D, Gr., Bentley Thomas Gale, G, Sr., Holy Cross 2024-25 ALL-AHA SECOND TEAM … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New name, same goals for rebranded conference heading into new campaign
The offseason is becoming a thing of the past for most sports, with lots of activity despite no games being played. This was the case with Atlantic Hockey America, which was busy this summer combining Atlantic Hockey (men) and College Hockey America (women) into a single hockey-only conference, Atlantic Hockey America. Michelle Morgan, in her … Read more
Sacred Heart takes top spot in 2024-25 Atlantic Hockey America preseason coaches poll; Holy Cross’ McLinskey chosen preseason player of year
Atlantic Hockey America has announced the results of the 2024-25 coaches poll and preseason awards. 2024-25 AHA Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Sacred Heart 102 (5) 2. RIT 94 (3) 3. Holy Cross 93 (1) 4. AIC 84 (1) 5. Bentley 76 6. Niagara 67 (1) 7. Air Force 57 8. Canisius 45 9. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America tabs McKenney assistant commissioner for operations, Grootenhuis director of communications
Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Atlantic Hockey America has added Cole McKenney as assistant commissioner for operations and Connor Grootenhuis as director of communications. McKenney is responsible for the daily operations for the conference, as well as business operations and travel logistics for officials. “Joining the AHA is an incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to … Read more
Canisius assistant coach Paille leaves hockey program after five seasons, intends to ‘pursue another coaching opportunity’
Canisius has announced that assistant coach Daniel Paille has left the program to “pursue another coaching opportunity.” Paille, a former first-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres and Stanley Cup champion with the Boston Bruins, was named an assistant coach in August 2021 and prior to his promotion, spent two seasons (2019-21) as a volunteer assistant … Read more
Holy Cross’ McLinskey chosen Atlantic Hockey player of year, RIT’s Scarfone top goalie, AIC’s Kramer best defenseman, Canisius’ Giampa rookie of year
Atlantic Hockey announced Tuesday its 2023-24 regular-season awards – player of the year, rookie of the year, coach of the year, best defenseman, goaltender of the year, best defensive forward, individual sportsmanship, scoring champion, goaltending champion and team sportsmanship. Honorees this year include two from Atlantic Hockey regular-season champion RIT – goaltender Tommy Scarfone (goaltender … Read more
Atlantic Hockey unveils three all-conference teams, one all-rookie team for 2023-24 season
Atlantic Hockey has announced its three all-Atlantic Hockey teams and one all-rookie team for the 2023-24 season. All-Atlantic Hockey First Team Liam McLinskey / F / Jr. / Holy Cross Carter Wilkie / F / Jr. / RIT Will Gavin / F / Sr. / Air Force * Cody Laskosky / F / Sr. / … Read more
Niagara-Mercyhurst, Canisius-RIT men’s hockey games scheduled for Jan. 13 postponed due to inclement weather
Two Atlantic Hockey games scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to inclement weather. The game between Niagara and Mercyhurst scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT, as well as the Canisius-RIT game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. A make-up date for the Niagara-Mercyhurst game is to be determined, while the Canisius-RIT game will be made up Tuesday, … Read more
2023-24 Atlantic Hockey Season Preview: Robert Morris back in fold as conference finding ‘opportunities to better tell our stories’
As Atlantic Hockey kicks off its 21st season, more changes are in store. Robert Morris returns after a two-year absence, restoring the number of programs to 11. This means a new scheduling plan as well as a new playoff format. There are also changes in administration, with a new commissioner and a new supervisor of … Read more
After 68 wins in Atlantic Hockey play over six seasons, Canisius gives hockey coach Large multi-year contract extension
Canisius announced on Thursday that head coach Trevor Large has agreed to a multiple-year contract extension. Per university policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Entering his seventh season as head coach of the Golden Griffins, Large has amassed an overall record of 88-98-19 behind the Canisius bench, highlighted by a 68-66-15 record in … Read more
RIT tabbed Atlantic Hockey favorite in 2023 coaches poll, Tigers’ Wilkie chosen preseason player of year
Defending regular-season champion RIT is the winner of the 2023-24 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll. The Tigers earned seven of 11 possible first-place votes in balloting among AHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 105 points to outdistance second-place Sacred Heart, which received two first-place votes and tallied 99 points. … Read more